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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA (2025)

11/28/2025

The Hershey Bears are growing beards for No Shave November and this Sunday night at 5 p.m. they’ll take the ice for Hockey Fights Cancer at the Giant Center!

Dr. Jay Raman, Chair of Urology, will join Jim “Jonesy” Jones, the Hershey Bears’ in-game announcer, for an on-ice interview during the first intermission.

Fans can also visit our concourse display celebrating 10 years of the No Shave November campaign with Mid Penn Bank featuring silent auction items, a “Grow the ’Stache Zone” where you can honor or remember someone and other fun giveaways.

Cheer on the Bears, support cancer awareness and see the beards in action!

11/27/2025

During this season of gratitude, we give thanks to our patients for trusting us with their care, the researchers whose discoveries improve lives, the donors whose generosity makes a difference and the employees spending the holiday caring for our community. 💙

From all of us at Penn State Health, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/27/2025

During this season of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for our Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center family. 💙

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated team members who provide exceptional care and support and to the patients whose partnership and confidence inspire everything we do.

Wishing everyone in our community a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/26/2025

Menopause looks different for every woman. While hot flashes and night sweats are well known, some symptoms are less expected — like cold chills, hair thinning, bloating or changes in breast fullness.

Penn State Health experts Dr. Cynthia Chuang and Dr. Sarah Horvath say:

🍽️ Bloating & digestion changes: Hormone fluctuations can slow digestion and cause bloating. A high-fiber diet may help.
💇‍♀️ Hair thinning: Hormonal changes can lead to hair thinning. Treatments like minoxidil may help though results take months.
❄️ Cold chills: Chills can follow hot flashes or happen on their own. Therapies for hot flashes may help both extremes.

Our Virtual Menopause Clinic, a collaboration between OB/GYN and general medicine at Penn State Health, helps women in perimenopause and menopause find treatments that work for their lives.

➡️Read the full Medical Minute and learn more: https://bit.ly/3XgpwnR

11/26/2025

Last week, our community gathered for the 38th annual Peace Tree at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center — a tradition that continues to honor peace, hope, unity, joy and love.

Thank you to the speakers, musicians, performers and artists who shared their talents, and to everyone who joined us in support of the Palliative Care Initiative. Your presence helps make this event meaningful year after year.

We’re grateful to the Association of Faculty and Friends, our staff and volunteers who brought this beautiful evening to life and helped us honor and remember the people who inspire us.

May the season ahead be filled with peace and light for all. 🎄

11/25/2025

Over the weekend, Mid Penn Bank hosted its inaugural Dash for the Stache 5K and one-mile Fun Run as part of this year’s No Shave November campaign in support of urologic cancer research at Penn State Health.

Dr. Jay Raman, chief of the Department of Urology, along with urology resident, Elizabeth Martin, and several patients took part in the 5K, while staff, medical students and faculty supported the event as volunteers.

Now in its 10th year, No Shave November has raised more than $1 million since 2016 to support Dr. Raman and our urology team as they work to advance imaging, diagnostics, post-operative care and community outreach for urologic cancers.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success.
Learn how you can support No Shave November here: https://bit.ly/4ojcmCm

11/24/2025

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees generously donated 63 meal baskets to support families in our community!

Organized by the The Penn State Commission for Women, this effort helps The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region provide more than 900 meal kits this holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who made a difference for local families! 💙

11/24/2025

🍂 Fall at Hershey Medical Center — a peaceful reminder to pause and take in the beauty around us.

11/22/2025

The ringing in your ears — what does it mean? 🔔

Dr. Jackie Price, audiologist at Penn State Health Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, explains tinnitus, hearing loss and other common sound-related disorders.

Tinnitus can be a buzzing, ringing, hissing or whooshing sound in one or both ears. It’s often linked to hearing loss and can affect sleep, concentration, relationships and even increase risk of falls.

🎧 Protect your ears: use earplugs or earmuffs for loud noise above 85 decibels, like concerts, fireworks or power tools. Early testing can help catch hearing changes before they become more serious.

Learn how hearing aids, sound therapy and counseling can improve quality of life.

➡️ Read more in our latest Medical Minute: https://bit.ly/3JWmLFd

11/21/2025

Celebrating Excellence: Daisy Award Winner Danielle Marsh

We are proud to honor Danielle Marsh, Inpatient Nurse at Women’s & Babies, with the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care.

Danielle embodies compassion and calm in life’s most vulnerable moments. One first-time mom shared her story after having her birth plan changed at the last minute. In the midst of uncertainty, Danielle became more than a nurse—she became a trusted friend.

“She gave me attentive care and confidence when I needed it most,” the mom recalls. Danielle’s ability to listen, reassure and guide through unexpected challenges created a safe space filled with trust and hope.

This is what nursing excellence looks like—meeting patients where they are, supporting them through the unexpected and making them feel seen and cared for.

11/21/2025

A record-breaking Pay 4 Play… again! 🎉

Our community came together in a big way during the 19th Annual Pay 4 Play on The Official People's Morning Show on 105.7 The X — raising an incredible $404,895 for Children's Miracle Network Hershey and the kids and families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Thanks to hosts Nipsey, Jen Shade and Vince, the 28-hour broadcast helped push the event’s 19-year total to more than $4 million.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and to The Official People’s Morning Show team for their commitment year after year. Your support helps fund lifesaving equipment, child-focused programs and research that gives kids the chance to heal, grow and experience all the moments that make childhood possible.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kj7azz

11/20/2025

“You see a little bit of everything here,” says Marcee O’Heher, an RN at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. “It’s a very supportive, interdisciplinary environment.”

After leaving a corporate career, Marcee discovered new purpose in her life working in the hospital’s Critical Care Unit.

If you’re looking for a place where collaboration and compassion lead to breakthroughs every day, this is where you belong.

💙 Explore open positions today and find your next role: https://bit.ly/444wQXg

11/19/2025

🍎 Penn State Health hosts inaugural Food As Medicine Forum

Last week, Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine and Allegheny Health Network brought together 175 leaders from across Pennsylvania for the first-ever Food As Medicine Forum.

With support from Highmark and Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the event featured experts from health systems, community organizations, food access partners, research teams and state leadership. Discussions focused on clinical connections, innovative programs, evaluation and research, and policy action.

Secretary Russell Redding opened the forum, and keynote speaker Katie Martin of More Than Food Consulting shared insights on advancing Food As Medicine efforts statewide.

The day underscored a shared commitment across Pennsylvania to strengthen community health through better food access, stronger partnerships and long-term, sustainable solutions.

11/19/2025

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center wins 2025 Top Project Award

We’re proud to announce that Milton S. Hershey Medical Center received the Central Penn Business Journal Top Project Award for our Third Floor Mechanical Renovation.

This 18-month project modernized critical infrastructure to support advanced patient care and improve energy efficiency across our campus. It reflects our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability — ensuring the highest level of care for our patients and community.

Thank you to our facilities team, partners, and everyone who made this achievement possible!

11/18/2025

Penn State Health collected more than 700 pounds of unwanted, unneeded or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 25 — our largest total since 2020. Community members dropped off 702 pounds of medications and filled 20.5 sharps containers across seven Penn State Health locations.

Thank you to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and our local law enforcement partners for helping make this event possible. Since 2015, Penn State Health has collected nearly 8,000 pounds of medications and more than 320 sharps containers through Take-Back Day events.

Drug return boxes are also available year-round on the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus:
📍 30 Hope Drive, Entrance B
📍 Penn State Cancer Institute, near the pharmacy
📍 University Physician Center, Door 4, near the pharmacy

11/17/2025

Penn State Health employees were proud to join students, faculty and staff from Penn State College of Medicine in the first ever Milton Hershey School Founders Week Parade.

Together, we celebrated the Hersheys’ legacy alongside the MHS community as they marked a new tradition honoring gratitude, service and the mission that connects us all.

11/17/2025

🎄 Join us for the 38th Annual Peace Tree Lighting Ceremony at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center!

📅 Wednesday, November 19
⏰ 6:00 p.m. ET
📍 Tree House Café, Medical Center Campus

For nearly four decades, this cherished tradition has honored community members and remembered loved ones during the holiday season. Each year, a tree on campus is illuminated with lights dedicated in memory or in honor of individuals — a symbol of peace, hope, unity, joy and love.

This year, contributions made in support of the Peace Tree will benefit the Palliative Care program through the Anne Marie Jallon Memorial Fund, helping families facing serious illness. Gifts made in honor or memory of loved ones by November 5 will be acknowledged in the printed program at the ceremony.

11/15/2025

Pay 4 Play is back Nov. 20–21!

105.7 The X and Nipsey, Jen Shade and Vince are bringing the 28-hour radio marathon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hershey at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. Last year over $387,700 was raised — this year the goal is $400,000!

💙Meet Evie: she went from a sore throat to fighting for her life in just days. Donor-funded ECMO support, music therapy, Child Life services and Pilot the facility dog helped her recover — and today she’s thriving and dreaming of helping kids like her.

Donate, pick a song and help give kids the gift of growing up. Every dollar counts — and during special matching hours, donations are doubled!

🎶Let’s make miracles happen together!

11/13/2025

We’re proud to share that Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has once again earned an “A” in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report – a reflection of our unwavering commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on health care transparency, evaluates hospitals on how well they protect patients from preventable harm. This top score affirms the dedication of our entire team to creating a safe, secure environment for every patient we serve.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for putting patient well-being first every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47TdUfr

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor those who serve — and those who train to save lives.

At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, we’re proud to support National Guard members through our trauma training program — one of only three in the nation and the only site east of the Mississippi River.

By partnering with military medics and nurses to build real-world trauma and critical care skills, our teams help prepare service members for the challenges they may face in the field and back home in their communities.

We’re honored to play a part in their mission. Thank you to all veterans and active service members for your courage and commitment.

🎥 Watch how this program is making an impact: https://bit.ly/3Jpiji2

11/05/2025

🐾 Keep It Pawsitive with Penn State Health Facility Dog Merch!

Show your love for Pilot, Captain, Skye, Thor and Baron — our full-time facility dogs who bring comfort, care and smiles to patients, families and staff every day. 🐶

👕 The online store is open now through Nov. 18 with short- and long-sleeve tees, hoodies and crewnecks for adults — plus short-sleeve options for children and toddlers. Orders ship straight to your door!

✨ This year’s new design is here — and it’s the last chance to grab the original before it heads into the vault. Perfect for holiday gifting!

Get yours here: https://bit.ly/494KzAP

11/03/2025

🎉 Steve and Sharon Baron Leadership Awards 🎉

As part of this year’s recognition reception, a special group of individuals were honored for their leadership — not only advancing our mission, but inspiring and uplifting those around them.

🏆 Jennifer Gish received the Manager/Supervisor award.
🏆 Dr. Ariana Pichardo-Lowden, endocrinologist, was recognized in the Faculty category.
🏆 Samantha Henry, nurse practitioner in Heart and Vascular Critical Care, earned the Staff award.

👏 Please join us in congratulating this year’s outstanding honorees!

10/31/2025

Forget the War of the Worlds — welcome to the War of the Pumpkins!

The HMC Nursing Retention and Resiliency Council hosted a festive showdown like no other this Halloween season. Pumpkins popped up across the hospital — each one uniquely decorated and themed — and staff cast their votes for their favorite pumpkin masterpiece. 🎃

10/30/2025

Early detection saves lives — and today’s mammograms make it easier than ever. 💗

At the Penn State Health Breast Center, our radiologists and technologists use advanced 3D mammography to find even the smallest signs of breast cancer — often before symptoms appear.

“The images offer more sophisticated views of breast tissue than ever before,” said Dr. Alison Chetlen, diagnostic radiologist at Penn State Health Breast Center. “We’re able to find more cancers and recall fewer women for follow-up imaging, giving patients greater confidence in their results.”

The process is simple, quick and precise — four images, a few seconds of compression and about 10 minutes start to finish.

➡️ Learn more about what to expect during a 3D mammogram and why it remains the gold standard for breast cancer detection: https://bit.ly/47b4xbQ

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